Andrew Moylan wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> The usage string for the option name Method says "Method is an option
> to Solve, related functions, and various numerical functions, which
> specifies what algorithm to use in evaluating the result.". The list of
> options for Solve does indeed include Method, with a default value of
> 3:
>
> In[11]:=
> Options[Solve]
>
> Out[11]=
> {InverseFunctions -> Automatic, MakeRules -> False,
> Method -> 3, Mode -> Generic, Sort -> True,
> VerifySolutions -> Automatic, WorkingPrecision -> Infinity}
>
> However, I have been unable to find any other reference to the Method
> option to Solve in the documentation. Can anyone explain what this
> option does, and/or refer me to a part of the documentation that
> explains it?
>
> Cheers,
> Andrew
Short answer: No.
Longer answer: That option is purely legacy. It will go away some day.
So far as I can tell there is no particular need for MakeRules either.
Daniel Lichtblau
Wolfram Research